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Comment Re: Divisions (Score 1) 48

Yes actually! In that case the insurance plan covered some twenty type of contraceptives. Their objection was to paying for a couple of specific types. Those types are still available at the persons own cost. Neither are expensive enough that paying for them yourself should be an undue burden.

Comment Re:Get rid of corporate taxes totally (Score 1) 602

Uhhhh...The law. There are thousands of pages of tax code that define what expenses can be charged as valid business expenses. Expenseing some of the cost of your home, car, and even some food is possible. However, you have to meet pretty strict guidelines and have to keep extensive records. Even then, the IRS can decide you can't.

Comment Re:Divisions (Score 2) 48

Why would you think that changing sexual behavior or cultural impact would be leading reasons why someone would oppose abortion? I don't even think most are religiously motivated. For many the issue is that they see it as ending the life of an actual or potential human being.

Comment Re:German autobahn is not an example for you guys (Score 1) 525

Your missing a few stats for a valid comparison. I believe that the miles driver per vehicle and miles driven per person are much higher in the U.S. This is a bit dated but here is fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles:

Japan 2.7
France 3.5
Germany 3.5
Sweden 2.3
UK 1.8
U.S. 1.9

And to put bad driving in perspective... Mexico 17.6!!!

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ohim/...

Comment Re:Montana used to have no speed limit at all... (Score 1) 525

It varies greatly by state and locality. In most places it is unlikely you would be pulled over for less than 80 on a 70MPH highway. If you are, then there is a good chance you would just get a warning. However, there are some places where there is little tolerance or that use speeding tickets to generate revenue.

In many places, unless your doing something else unsafe you might cruise at 85 with no worries. I recently received a warning for 90MPH in a 70MPH zone and that was the first time I've been pulled over in years.

Comment Re:Van Eck phreaking (Score 1) 80

I was there in the early 80's. Computer security officer was one of my additional duties at that time. Tempest was a pain in the ass but it was not a secret. There were signs that had to be posted, training that everyone had to have, inspections that had to be done. Power cables had to be separated from data cables and other cables had to only cross at right angles. Lots and lots of paranoia.

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